Basic Bistro

4 Melissa Naidoo - 6 months ago

I went there this weekend. The place has seating inside and outside. The menu has quite a bit of variety. I’m not sure if I chose the wrong things on the menu but I was not extremely impressed. It was more basic.

I was impressed though they did have an vegan menu and would change things up if you are vegetarian which was a bonus.

We order the veggie burger with waffle chip. The veggie burger was suppose to be on a brioche, debatable if it was. It said waffle chips but was just regular round slices of chip but at least it tasted good. It had a nice sauce with a bit of kick which was so nice.

I ordered a pasta but it was between okay and good but not amazing. The sauce was nice, pasta Al denta as it should be. Would I order it again maybe not.

The fresh blueberry milkshake was amazing and the peach ice tea.

I would try it again, because I did get many recommendations to go but maybe I just ordered the wrong things and had different expectations.

Mixed reviews but I won’t write them off.

5 Maryké Steyn - 2 weeks ago

Such a vibe! They serve tasty meals (especially their signature potato crisps with balsamic glaze). My wrap was massive - it can easily be shared between 2 people. My husband had delicious cajun chicken pasta with a lovely creamy sauce. We ended it off by sharing a massive piece of chocolate cake, drenched in chocolate sauce and served with ice cream. The service was very good, and the owner himself came around to chat to us.

4 Anne-mare Relling - 8 months ago

Food was very tasty and well prepared. Warm Cajun chicken salad was just the right amount of spice level. Steak was prepared as ordered. The wafer chips could have been a bit more crispy though. The wraps can be shared, but if you hungry I suggest you don't share. Service was very good.

4 Izak Buys - 3 months ago

While imperfect, this cozy gem in the heart of Stellenbosch, is unique in the warmth of its human connection. You are almost guaranteed to recieve a friendly and sincere greeting and check in from the owner, who makes sure to keep the customer at the center of his team's attention. I was recently served by an absolutely lovely waitress, Lisa, who deserves to be mentioned by name. Their coffee is really good and though it doesn't come in the most exciting teaware - the basic white cup my warm flatwhite arrived in suited their down to earth energy well. I had a truly delicious chicken salad with tender and flavorsome strips of chicken complimented by fresh greens, warm vegetables, crunchy cashew nuts and soft feta with a balsamic glaze.
I highly recommend you try this local classic, that has been tried and tested over years. Enjoy this warm and intimate atmosphere, with a craft beer, good wine or a coffee. Inside it feels like the warm and jazzy living room of a music loving friend and outside it feels like a European street scene. A must try for a authentic taste of Stellenbosch.

3 Mike Storey - 11 months ago

What a gem hidden away. Would never have gone here if the restaurant next door wasn't full. Decor is great, service is good and food is terrific. Prices are also competitive. The only letdown was the cheesecake. R59 for a small slice, 0ne eight of a cake. That is R480 per cake...really. Sis Mr. Owner, that is daylight robbery. We had such a nice visit by until the cheesecake.

5 Cathy Milner - 2 months ago

We went for an impromptu supper about a month ago. Delicious and such friendly waiters. Food was delicious. I had the Coconut chicken noodles. Others had a burger and stir fry. Ice cream and chocolate sauce to end off

5 Heinz Schoeman-Struwig - 3 months ago

Delicious, tasty food paired with delightful personal service.
Quaint and cozy atmosphere. We enjoyed sitting on the patio overlooking the best of Stellenbosch. I'd recommend their pasta dishes and the soup looked and smelled amazing! Our coffees were also great.
A must visit place. Your taste buds will thank you for it.